How Long to Read The History of the Golden Age of Television

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Golden Age of Television?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 45 minutes to read The History of the Golden Age of Television by Harvey Sheldon

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Golden Age of Television is the period in the United States between the late 1940s and 1960s, a time when many hour-long anthology drama series received critical acclaim, sit coms and variety shows.As a new medium, television introduced many innovative programming concepts, and prime time television drama showcased both original and classic productions, including the first telecasts of Walt Disney's programs, as well as the first telecasts of Mary Martin in Peter Pan, MGM's classic The Wizard of Oz and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Critics and viewers looked forward to new teleplays by Paddy Chayefsky, Horton Foote, Tad Mosel, Reginald Rose, Rod Serling, Gore Vidal and others.Yes, people commonly refer to the 1950s and 1960s as TV's golden age, which are the decades when Americans embraced television and the networks responded with a rapid expansion of programming. Critics still hail the programs of the golden age to be the most innovative programming in television history. It was during this decade that anthology programs such as Kraft Television Theatre, Playhouse 90, and Studio One made live drama part of the nightly fare on prime-time television. The other cornerstone of 1950 television programming was the variety show-also done live. Comedians Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, George Burns, Sid Caesar, and "Mr. Television" Milton Berle thrived in the format.

How long is The History of the Golden Age of Television?

The History of the Golden Age of Television by Harvey Sheldon is 806 pages long, and a total of 206,336 words.

This makes it 272% the length of the average book. It also has 252% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Golden Age of Television Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 47 minutes to read The History of the Golden Age of Television aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of the Golden Age of Television?

The History of the Golden Age of Television is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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